Patents by Inventor Zuming Liu

Zuming Liu has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240060156
    Abstract: A method for preparing a nano-phase strengthened nickel-based superalloy using micron-scale ceramic particles is provided. In the method, a nickel-based superalloy is used as a matrix, and one or more of TiC, TiB2, WC and Al2O3 are used as a strengthening phase. A ceramic particle raw material used as the strengthening phase has a particle size of 1-5 ?m and is added in an amount of 1-5 wt. %. A nickel-based superalloy composite powder having homogeneously distributed nano-scale ceramic is prepared by mechanical milling. A nano-scale ceramic phase strengthened nickel-based superalloy is prepared by 3D printing technology, which has a homogeneously distributed nano-scale ceramic phase and excellent mechanical properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Zuming LIU, Bing WEI, Bizhong NONG, Xueqian LV, Yake REN, Bin CAO, Yongkang AI
  • Publication number: 20240035123
    Abstract: A high-strength Al-Cu-Mg-Mn aluminum alloy and a preparation method therefor is provided. The alloy includes the following components in percentage by weight: Si:?0.5%, Fe: ?0.5%, Cu: 4.5-6.3%, Mg: 0.6-1.2%, Mn: 0.6-1.5%, Sc: 0.15-0.35%, Zr: 0.1-0.2%, and Y: 0.1-0.3%, the balance being aluminum and non-removable impurities. The preparation method includes: smelting, refining, impurity removing and degassing, pouring, homogenizing heat treatment, three-dimensional large deformation forging pre-deformation, isothermal deformation processing, and heat treatment. A casting mold used is a special combined mold having a metal mold as an inner mold, a surrounding cooling pipe, and a sand mold as an outer mold, and is used to prepare and obtain high-quality, high-performance castings. The heat treatment is solid solution treatment plus gradient aging treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Zuming LIU, Xu ZHOU, Yake REN, Bizhong NONG, Sizhe LU, Bin CAO, Yongkang AI, Bing WEI, Xueqian LV
  • Patent number: 11872625
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of additive manufacturing and superalloys, particularly to a method for eliminating cracks in René 104 nickel-based superalloy prepared by laser additive manufacturing. For solving the problem that cracks are easily generated during laser additive manufacturing of René 104 nickel-based superalloy with high content of Al and Ti (Al+Ti>5 wt. %), generation of large-size cracks inside a fabricated part is suppressed by means of designing laser forming parameters and a partition scanning strategy; then stress relief annealing is performed to completely eliminate residual stress inside the fabricated part; and a spark plasma sintering process is performed to eliminate cracks inside the fabricated part and suppress the growth of grains during the sintering process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Zuming Liu, Kai Peng, Xueqian Lv, Fan Zhao, Quan Li, Bing Wei
  • Publication number: 20230151462
    Abstract: A characterization method of an oxide dispersion-strengthened (ODS) iron-based alloy powder is provided. The characterization method comprises separating the strengthening phases from the powder matrix through electrolysis, and analyzing and characterizing the strengthening phases using an electron microscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Zuming LIU, Quan LI, Boyun HUANG, Xueqian LV, Kai PENG, Fan ZHAO
  • Patent number: 11639542
    Abstract: A multi-scale and multi-phase dispersion strengthened iron-based alloy, and preparation and characterization methods thereof are provided. The alloy contains a matrix and a strengthening phase. The strengthening phase includes at least two types of the strengthening phase particles with different sizes. A volume of the two types of the strengthening phase particles with different sizes having a particle size less than or equal to 50 nm accounts for 85-95% of a total volume of all the strengthening phase particles. The matrix is a Fe—Cr—W—Ti alloy. The strengthening phases include crystalline Y2O3 phase, Y—Ti—O phase, Y—Cr—O phase, and Y—W—O phase. The characterization method comprises electrolytically separating the strengthening phases in the alloy, and then characterizing by using an electron microscope. The tensile strength of the prepared alloy is more than 1600 MPa at room temperature, and is more than 600 MPa at 700° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Zuming Liu, Quan Li, Boyun Huang, Xueqian Lv, Kai Peng, Fan Zhao
  • Patent number: 11584979
    Abstract: An oxide dispersion-strengthened (ODS) iron-based alloy powder and a characterization method thereof are provided. The alloy powder comprises a matrix and strengthening phases. The strengthening phases include at least two types of strengthening phase particles with different sizes, wherein a volume of the particles with a particle size of less than or equal to 50 nm accounts for 85-95% of a total volume of all the strengthening phase particles. The matrix is a Fe—Cr—W—Ti alloy. The characterization method of the ODS iron-based alloy powder comprises separating the strengthening phases from the powder matrix through electrolysis, and analyzing and characterizing the strengthening phases using an electron microscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Zuming Liu, Quan Li, Boyun Huang, Xueqian Lv, Kai Peng, Fan Zhao
  • Publication number: 20220111437
    Abstract: A method for preparing a nano spherical oxide dispersion strengthening phase using a micron oxide is proposed for the first time. First, a micron oxide is used as a raw material to prepare a nano oxide with a completely amorphous structure/matrix alloy composite powder by mechanical ball milling in stages. In the first stage, ball milling is performed, causing the oxide to break and transform in structure, and achieving nano-sizing and completely amorphization, to prepare a composite powder with a completely amorphous structure nano oxide uniformly distributed in the matrix alloy powder; and in the second stage, the composite powder obtained in the first stage and the remaining matrix alloy powder are uniformly mixed by ball milling. Then, the uniformly mixed powder is sequentially subjected to hot forming, hot rolling, and heat treatment, to obtain a nano spherical oxide dispersion strengthened alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Zuming LIU, Sizhe LU, Quan LI, Bing WEI, Xu ZHOU, Bizhong NONG, Yake REN, Yongkang AI, Bin CAO
  • Publication number: 20220062995
    Abstract: A method for preventing cracking of nickel-based superalloy fabricated by selective laser melting (SLM) belongs to the field of additive manufacturing (AM). The method of preparing an as-built part with a high density, no crack defects, and good mechanical properties includes: reducing the content of elements Zr and B forming low melting point phase in a nickel-based superalloy, adjusting the total content of Al and Ti in the alloy to 4.5 wt % or below, and combining with the control of special SLM process parameters. The new method has the advantages of a reasonable component design, a simple preparation process, and good performance of the as-built part, and therefore is suitable for large-scale application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Zuming LIU, Bizhong NONG, Bing WEI, Yake REN, Xu ZHOU, Sizhe LU, Bin CAO, Yongkang AI
  • Publication number: 20220062992
    Abstract: A nickel-based superalloy for three-dimension (3D) printing and a powder preparation method thereof are provided. The method of preparing the nickel-based superalloy and its powder includes: RE microalloying combined with vacuum melting, degassing, refining, atomization with reasonable parameters, and a sieving process. The new method significantly reduces the cracking sensitivity of the “non-weldable” PM nickel-based superalloys, and broadens the 3D printing process window. The as-printed part has no cracks, and good mechanical properties. In addition, the powder prepared by the new method has higher sphericity and better flowability, and less irregular powders. The yield of fine powders with a particle size of 15-53 ?m and medium-sized powders with a particle size of 53-106 ?m that are required for 3D printing is greatly improved, which meet the requirements for 3D printing of high-quality, low-cost nickel-based superalloy powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Zuming LIU, Bing WEI, Bizhong NONG, Xueqian LV, Yake REN, Bin CAO, Yongkang AI
  • Publication number: 20210270706
    Abstract: A preparation method for an iron-based alloy powder EBSD test sample includes the following steps: surface electrolytic activation of an iron-based powder; ultrasonically cleaning the powder, and drying the powder to obtain a surface activated powder; adding the surface activated powder to a chemical embedding solution for ultrasonic dispersion; after the ultrasonic dispersion, performing a plating process; then heating to 80-92° C. for chemical reaction to prepare an iron-based alloy bulk which coated with nickel. The plating process is as follows: still standing, stirring, and repeating the still standing is taken as a cycle, and at least one cycle is performed to complete the plating process. Then grinding and electropolishing are done to the obtained iron-based alloy bulk coated with nickel to obtain the iron-based alloy powder EBSD test sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Zuming LIU, Quan LI, Boyun HUANG, Xueqian LV, Kai PENG, Fan ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20210178469
    Abstract: A multi-scale and multi-phase dispersion strengthened iron-based alloy, and preparation and characterization methods thereof are provided. The alloy contains a matrix and a strengthening phase. The strengthening phase includes at least two types of the strengthening phase particles with different sizes. A volume of the two types of the strengthening phase particles with different sizes having a particle size less than or equal to 50 nm accounts for 85-95% of a total volume of all the strengthening phase particles. The matrix is a Fe—Cr—W—Ti alloy. The strengthening phases include crystalline Y2O3 phase, Y—Ti—O phase, Y—Cr—O phase, and Y—W—O phase. The characterization method comprises electrolytically separating the strengthening phases in the alloy, and then characterizing by using an electron microscope. The tensile strength of the prepared alloy is more than 1600 MPa at room temperature, and is more than 600 MPa at 700° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Zuming LIU, Quan LI, Boyun HUANG, Xueqian LV, Kai PENG, Fan ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20210170487
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of additive manufacturing and superalloys, particularly to a method for eliminating cracks in René 104 nickel-based superalloy prepared by laser additive manufacturing. For solving the problem that cracks are easily generated during laser additive manufacturing of René 104 nickel-based superalloy with high content of Al and Ti (Al+Ti>5 wt. %), generation of large-size cracks inside a fabricated part is suppressed by means of designing laser forming parameters and a partition scanning strategy; then stress relief annealing is performed to completely eliminate residual stress inside the fabricated part; and a spark plasma sintering process is performed to eliminate cracks inside the fabricated part and suppress the growth of grains during the sintering process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Zuming LIU, Kai PENG, Xueqian LV, Fan ZHAO, Quan LI, Bing WEI
  • Publication number: 20210147965
    Abstract: An oxide dispersion-strengthened (ODS) iron-based alloy powder and a characterization method thereof are provided. The alloy powder comprises a matrix and strengthening phases. The strengthening phases include at least two types of strengthening phase particles with different sizes, wherein a volume of the particles with a particle size of less than or equal to 50 nm accounts for 85-95% of a total volume of all the strengthening phase particles. The matrix is a Fe—Cr—W—Ti alloy. The characterization method of the ODS iron-based alloy powder comprises separating the strengthening phases from the powder matrix through electrolysis, and analyzing and characterizing the strengthening phases using an electron microscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Zuming LIU, Quan LI, Boyun HUANG, Xueqian LV, Kai PENG, Fan ZHAO
  • Patent number: 10486233
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for eliminating hollow defects in atomized superalloy powder, and pertains to the field of powder metallurgy materials. A ball-milling processing is conducted on the atomized alloy powder to eliminate the hollow defect, obtain solid powder and increase powder utilization efficiency. By controlling mill ball diameters, mass ratio of mill balls with different diameters, mass ratio of ball to powder and ball milling time, a multi-directional impact on the powder is achieved, thereby control powder shape and obtain solid spherical powder. The invention eliminates powder hollow defect by using ball milling process and equipment. This invention with high powder utilization efficiency, short ball milling time and simple operating process, can be used for large-scale preparation and application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Zuming Liu, Pengfei Su, Boyun Huang, Qinglong Duan, Mengmei Ma, Yang Guo, Shiqi Chen
  • Publication number: 20180056398
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for eliminating hollow defects in atomized superalloy powder, and pertains to the field of powder metallurgy materials. A ball-milling processing is conducted on the atomized alloy powder to eliminate the hollow defect, obtain solid powder and increase powder utilization efficiency. By controlling mill ball diameters, mass ratio of mill balls with different diameters, mass ratio of ball to powder and ball milling time, a multi-directional impact on the powder is achieved, thereby control powder shape and obtain solid spherical powder. The invention eliminates powder hollow defect by using ball milling process and equipment. This invention with high powder utilization efficiency, short ball milling time and simple operating process, can be used for large-scale preparation and application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Zuming LIU, Pengfei SU, Boyun HUANG, Qinglong DUAN, Mengmei MA, Yang GUO, Shiqi CHEN
  • Publication number: 20170216919
    Abstract: A method for removing prior particle boundaries and hole defects of a powder metallurgy high-temperature alloy. The method includes performing mechanical ball milling treatment on an atomized powder, thermosetting the powder to form a shape, and preparing a powder metallurgy high-temperature alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Zuming LIU, Pengfei SU, Boyun HUANG, Qinglong DUAN, Yang GUO, Mengmei MA
  • Patent number: 9422254
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition of fungicide including at least a compound represented by Formula (I). The pharmaceutical composition of fungicide can further include an emulsifier, a cosolvent, a stabilizer, and a solvent. The fungicide can prevent and treat powdery mildew, downy mildew, gray mold, brown spot, scab of vegetables and fruits, southern leaf blight of corn, rice false smut, citrus stem-end rot, and rape sclerotinia rot, with high efficiency, low toxicity, and relative environmental friendliness. A method of preparing the fungicide and a method of using thereof are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Central China Normal University
    Inventors: Guangfu Yang, Peiliang Zhao, Wei Huang, Zuming Liu, Hualong Wu
  • Publication number: 20100292285
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition of fungicide including at least a compound represented by Formula (I). The pharmaceutical composition of fungicide can further include an emulsifier, a cosolvent, a stabilizer, and a solvent. The fungicide can prevent and treat powdery mildew, downy mildew, gray mold, brown spot, scab of vegetables and fruits, southern leaf blight of corn, rice false smut, citrus stem-end rot, and rape sclerotinia rot, with high efficiency, low toxicity, and relative environmental friendliness. A method of preparing the fungicide and a method of using thereof are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Guangfu YANG, Peiliang ZHAO, Wei HUANG, Zuming LIU, Hualong WU
  • Patent number: 7666890
    Abstract: Synthesis and herbicidal activity of novel 1-(2-substituted benzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5(4H)-one derivatives. Using a dose of 300 gai./h, the compounds of the invention possess significant herbicidal activity for Echinochloa crusgalli, Digiatria sanguinalis, Setaria viridis, Brassica juncea, Amaranthus retroflexus and Chenopodium album.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Huazhong Normal University
    Inventors: Guangfu Yang, Yanping Luo, Zuming Liu
  • Publication number: 20090143229
    Abstract: Synthesis and herbicidal activity of novel 1-(2-substituted benzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5(4H)-one derivatives. Using a dose of 300 gai./h, the compounds of the invention possess significant herbicidal activity for Echinochloa crusgalli, Digiatria sanguinalis, Setaria viridis, Brassica juncea, Amaranthus retroflexus and Chenopodium album.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Guangfu YANG, Yanping LUO, Zuming LIU